Guidebook for Matt and Janine's Favorites

Janine And Matt
Janine And Matt
Guidebook for Matt and Janine's Favorites

Food Scene

The SW Corner of Puerto Rico is known for it's Sangria and Jelly Rolls (BRAZO GITANO)
Great location, great food. They have a Bar and Grille in front and a restaurant in the back. Also a nice Frappe shop in the parking lot.
Sazonao
Great location, great food. They have a Bar and Grille in front and a restaurant in the back. Also a nice Frappe shop in the parking lot.
Bakery with a deli - OMG can't be missed. There are several around Mayaguez - this address is near the town center of Mayaguez - find the nearest one to where you are.
8 locals recommend
Panadería Ricomini
70 C. Méndez Vigo
8 locals recommend
Bakery with a deli - OMG can't be missed. There are several around Mayaguez - this address is near the town center of Mayaguez - find the nearest one to where you are.
Great Fast Food - Best chicken ever!! We always stop on our way to the house and pick up a family meal to go.
Pollo Tropical
Calle II De Agosto
Great Fast Food - Best chicken ever!! We always stop on our way to the house and pick up a family meal to go.
A stellar Mexican restaurant. You can eat on the outside patio upstairs and listen to the live music ensembles below (Friday Saturday) It has a view of downtown square and the 2nd oldest church in Puerto Rico. It is real Mexican food.
10 locals recommend
Lupito's
Calle Felix Arce Lugo
10 locals recommend
A stellar Mexican restaurant. You can eat on the outside patio upstairs and listen to the live music ensembles below (Friday Saturday) It has a view of downtown square and the 2nd oldest church in Puerto Rico. It is real Mexican food.
Close by, you can even walk! In a pinch, they can make hot sandwiches and coffee to go with simple pastries.
Panaderia El Rosario
Puerto Rico 348
Close by, you can even walk! In a pinch, they can make hot sandwiches and coffee to go with simple pastries.
Our favorite eating for holidays and any night of the week :-) Lobster Risotto Amazing!!!! Best steak in PR, All the appetizers to die for (sorry, not the Puerto Rican fare) Reservations required - it's about a 30min drive from our property.
43 locals recommend
101 West Kitchen and Bar
43 locals recommend
Our favorite eating for holidays and any night of the week :-) Lobster Risotto Amazing!!!! Best steak in PR, All the appetizers to die for (sorry, not the Puerto Rican fare) Reservations required - it's about a 30min drive from our property.
Sushi anyone?? see their FB page for their menu. Check out the Afuego items!!
Ginza Sushi Japanese & Oriental Cuisine Restaurant
Sushi anyone?? see their FB page for their menu. Check out the Afuego items!!
a local bar with limited food, Right in our little Pablado - within walking distance Open 12–10 PM Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday Closed Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday
Flor de Loto Barra & Cocina Criolla
a local bar with limited food, Right in our little Pablado - within walking distance Open 12–10 PM Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday Closed Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday

Parks & Nature

More secluded beach - beautiful! Can rent paddle boards
109 locals recommend
Playa Buye
109 locals recommend
More secluded beach - beautiful! Can rent paddle boards
El Combate is a beautiful public beach and resort town - checkout Annie's place Caribbean, Bar “Stunning sunset views of the Caribbean at this seaside restaurant and bar.” “We had the Tostones rellenos with the delightful octopus.”
19 locals recommend
Combate Beach
Puerto Rico 3301
19 locals recommend
El Combate is a beautiful public beach and resort town - checkout Annie's place Caribbean, Bar “Stunning sunset views of the Caribbean at this seaside restaurant and bar.” “We had the Tostones rellenos with the delightful octopus.”
we call La Parguera our personal playground - boats, swimming, snorkeling, and Bioluminiscent Bay - see Sunset and Bio Bay La Parguera
Hook'd on Adventure Parguera
107 San Pedro Muelle
we call La Parguera our personal playground - boats, swimming, snorkeling, and Bioluminiscent Bay - see Sunset and Bio Bay La Parguera
La Parguera is a cute town and some nice night life. but no beaches We like to Rent a boat at Johnny's boats and putz around in the mangroves and snorkel.
17 locals recommend
Parguera Water Sports
17 locals recommend
La Parguera is a cute town and some nice night life. but no beaches We like to Rent a boat at Johnny's boats and putz around in the mangroves and snorkel.
One of our favorite beaches - small and secluded (not on weekends) Near the light house.
Playa Sucia
One of our favorite beaches - small and secluded (not on weekends) Near the light house.
Faro Los Morrillos Most SW point of Puerto Rico - entry to another great beach in the bay Playa Sucia. This is a nice hike on trails along the ocean. Travel past the salt ponds and a wildlife bird refuge.
Cabo Rojo Lighthouse
Faro Los Morrillos Most SW point of Puerto Rico - entry to another great beach in the bay Playa Sucia. This is a nice hike on trails along the ocean. Travel past the salt ponds and a wildlife bird refuge.
an iconic waterfall and watering hole, complete with swinging rope.
Gozalandia Waterfalls Campground
an iconic waterfall and watering hole, complete with swinging rope.
286 locals recommend
Cavernas de Camuy
286 locals recommend
Parguera Eco Tours and Bio Bay
provide Boat Tours to Bioluminescent Bay by Boat or by Kayak we have regular ride to see Bio Bay from the boat no swimming. We have the the Kayak Tour were you can swim in the water. The Boat Tour that you can Swim at the Bio Bay.
55 locals recommend
Bahía Bioluminiscente de La Parguera
55 locals recommend
provide Boat Tours to Bioluminescent Bay by Boat or by Kayak we have regular ride to see Bio Bay from the boat no swimming. We have the the Kayak Tour were you can swim in the water. The Boat Tour that you can Swim at the Bio Bay.

Entertainment & Activities

Great Beach - public amenities - cabanas Also a nice boardwalk, fresh oyster bar and pinchos
22 locals recommend
Boqueron Sea Beach
101 PR-101
22 locals recommend
Great Beach - public amenities - cabanas Also a nice boardwalk, fresh oyster bar and pinchos
This theater shows all the new releases in english and spanish.
16 locals recommend
Caribbean Cinemas of San Germán
Calle 2
16 locals recommend
This theater shows all the new releases in english and spanish.
The town square in Mayaguez - fountains, the Friends Café Coffee, live music on weekends, and they do an amazing light display for the Christmas Season.
21 locals recommend
Plaza Colon
21 locals recommend
The town square in Mayaguez - fountains, the Friends Café Coffee, live music on weekends, and they do an amazing light display for the Christmas Season.

Sightseeing

An upscale town, known for world class surfing. Check out the Sunday Market in the town center - noon to late night.
208 locals recommend
Rincon
208 locals recommend
An upscale town, known for world class surfing. Check out the Sunday Market in the town center - noon to late night.
In the heart of the town - be prepared to climb some stairs The town of Hormigueros was founded on 1 June 1874. It is the only village in the island that arose around a few miracles attributed to the Virgin Mary and the pilgrimages that event. Pope John Paul II raised the Shrine to Minor Basilica on 19 May 1998
12 locals recommend
Basilica Menor Nuestra Senora de la Monserrate
2 Cll Jose a Mulet
12 locals recommend
In the heart of the town - be prepared to climb some stairs The town of Hormigueros was founded on 1 June 1874. It is the only village in the island that arose around a few miracles attributed to the Virgin Mary and the pilgrimages that event. Pope John Paul II raised the Shrine to Minor Basilica on 19 May 1998
San German was the seat of Puerto Rico and has many historical sites that have been preserved and offer a special place to dine and stroll down the plaza.
24 locals recommend
San Germán
24 locals recommend
San German was the seat of Puerto Rico and has many historical sites that have been preserved and offer a special place to dine and stroll down the plaza.

Essentials

Nearest Supermarket full service with a deli-cafe (11 min drive) (there are many "local" stores along the main roads) The Deli has good local-fare Caribbean food.
38 locals recommend
Supermercados Mr. Special
Puerto Rico 2
38 locals recommend
Nearest Supermarket full service with a deli-cafe (11 min drive) (there are many "local" stores along the main roads) The Deli has good local-fare Caribbean food.
Iglesia El Calvario Our Church! Meets every Sunday @ 9am & 11am They offer a translation service for English. See the FB page for lots more info.
Iglesia El Calvario
Iglesia El Calvario Our Church! Meets every Sunday @ 9am & 11am They offer a translation service for English. See the FB page for lots more info.

Shopping

14minute drive with everything you could want - stores that feel familiar. Puerto Ricans love to shop - lots of traffic and people. Pueblo grocery, Walmart, Maccaroni Grill, Chilies, Crispy Cream Donuts, a dozen fast food restaurants. In the Mall are major brand stores: adidas Store Mayaguez AT&T Mobility AT&T Store Avis Banco Santander Mayagüez Mall Burger King Champs Sports Claire's Clarks Claro de Walmart Mayaguez Dr Tech El Meson Sandwiches Friend's Café Mayagüez Mall Hot Topic Humberto Vidal Journeys Journeys Kidz La Frutera Lady Foot Locker Lids Marshalls Novus Optica Sears Pizza Hut Reggio pizza Sears Sears Auto Center Sears Hair Studio Mayagüez Sola Boutiques Sprint Kiosk Sprint Store Sprint Wireless by Wireless Lifestyle T-Mobile The Children's Place Travel With Sears Van Heusen Vitamin World
141 locals recommend
Mayagüez Mall
975 Av. Eugenio María de Hostos
141 locals recommend
14minute drive with everything you could want - stores that feel familiar. Puerto Ricans love to shop - lots of traffic and people. Pueblo grocery, Walmart, Maccaroni Grill, Chilies, Crispy Cream Donuts, a dozen fast food restaurants. In the Mall are major brand stores: adidas Store Mayaguez AT&T Mobility AT&T Store Avis Banco Santander Mayagüez Mall Burger King Champs Sports Claire's Clarks Claro de Walmart Mayaguez Dr Tech El Meson Sandwiches Friend's Café Mayagüez Mall Hot Topic Humberto Vidal Journeys Journeys Kidz La Frutera Lady Foot Locker Lids Marshalls Novus Optica Sears Pizza Hut Reggio pizza Sears Sears Auto Center Sears Hair Studio Mayagüez Sola Boutiques Sprint Kiosk Sprint Store Sprint Wireless by Wireless Lifestyle T-Mobile The Children's Place Travel With Sears Van Heusen Vitamin World

Everything Else

University of Puerto Rico with a large beautiful campus.
9 locals recommend
University of Puerto Rico Mayagüez
259 PR-108
9 locals recommend
University of Puerto Rico with a large beautiful campus.